The lesbian gift buying timeline

You know some peeps just aren’t that great when it comes to buying gifts for that special someone. So whether it’s because you can’t think of what to buy your partner or you just get the timing wrong, fear not, we’re here to help.

If you’re in the early stages of a relationship, don’t rush into anything too extravagant. The engagement ring idea, for example, can perhaps afford to hang back for a month or so. Jewellery gifts in general can be tricky. If your girlfriend is into jewellery, buying her a piece too early on in the relationship can sometimes seem a little forward. So, if you do opt for this classic option, make sure you and your partner are on the same page so that you a) don’t spend a wedge on something she might not like, and b) you know for sure you’re not coming on too strong.

In the early stages of your relationship, it’s sometimes nice to take advantage of the fact you still need to get to know each other. Buying each other fun presents or little trinkets can be a way of getting to know each other and is always a good way of having a laugh before you both hit the stage where gifts always have to be heartfelt and/or meaningful. Books always make good gifts as they’re often meaningful, they say saomething about you and they don’t cost the earth. Records work in the same way. Gifts that involve spending time together are always good in the early stages. How about getting her tickets to a concert, tickets to a show or taking a day trip to see something new? ‘Activity’ gifts are a great way of getting to know each other.

When you are both in the more serious stages of a relationship don’t think of those more creative ideas as out of the question. Getting word boards filled with memories you share can be a sweet way of showing your partner you value the relationship and shows you actually remember all the things you both have done together. Getting photo albums made up from places like Photobox or having an important photo put on a canvas can also be a great and fairly inexpensive.

If you have been together a while, and perhaps don’t get to spend as much time together because of work etc, a holiday or weekend break away is always a great idea. Misterbnb sources gay-friendly Airbnbs, and while it’s mainly aimed at men, it can be used to find lesbian-friendly spots. And of course jewellery is more likely to be on the table the longer you have been together. Just make sure you don’t spend £500 on a necklace when jewellery or Tiffany’s isn’t really her thing.

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